Allan McGregor: Went through the first half without making a single save behind a well-drilled defence and even after the break QPR’s best attempts were wide of the target. Will not get many easier clean-sheets. 6

Ola Aina : An assured display after reverting to an orthodox right-back role and allowed QPR scant joy down their flank. Attacked at the right times and seldom put a foot out of place. A confident contribution. 7

Michael Dawson : The captain returned at the heart of defence and it was a walk in the park against QPR’s toothless attack. An excellent block diverted Eze’s shot from the edge of the box wide in a rare moment of concern. 7

Michael Hector: Got the nod ahead of MacDonald and justified the call with a strong performance alongside Dawson. A couple of stylish bits of defending complemented tidy distribution. Hard to drop on the back of this effort. 7

Max Clark: Another very solid performance at left-back, who is now enjoying his longest run in the Tigers’ side. A clever interception set up the counter for the second and again pressed his claims for an improved contract. 7

Seb Larsson: Recalled after a midweek rest and picked up where he left off as the forceful figure in City’s midfield. Great anticipation and a sharp appetite in midfield refused to let QPR find a rhythm. Hugely influential. 8

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Markus Henriksen: Played an integral role in City’s second when driving forward to find Hernandez and in the overall dominance that eventually got under QPR’s skin. Shoved by Onuoha for the defender’s late red card. 7

Jarrod Bowen: Twice showed great awareness to tee up chances for Hernandez with pull-backs from the byline but struggled to find chances of his own before being replaced Grosicki early in the second half. A rare early withdrawal. 6

Jon Toral: Retained in the playmaker role but it was his ability to win the ball back that proved decisive to set the first goal in motion. Suffered a heavy challenge from Onouha and replaced on the hour mark. 6

Harry Wilson : A midweek rest did the winger plenty of good and he was again on the money to give City the lead. Popped up with a clever assist for the third and showed the guile that will surely make him a Premier League player. 8

Abel Hernandez (starman): Produced the shot against the bar that fortuitously gave his side a second after previously setting up Wilson with an assist for the opener. Always a threat and deservedly got his seventh of the season with a tap-in. 8